![The NTSB’s final report determined that a medical helicopter sustained substantial tail rotor damage during a nighttime hospital departure when the pilot experienced unintended backward drift while attempting to establish radio contact. [Credit: NTSB]](https://tbh.express/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/NTSB-Cites-Lack-of-Situational-Awareness-in-Medevac-Accident.png "NTSB Cites Lack of Situational Awareness in Medevac Accident")
The National Transportation Safety Board has highlighted a lack of situational awareness during a night takeoff from a rooftop helipad as a causal factor in the May 13 crash of a medevac helicopter in Dallas.
The Bell 407, flown by Air Evac Lifeteam, had a crew of three on board when the accident occurred. There were no injuries, but the tail rotor of the helicopter sustained substantial damage.
